Abstract:
The home learning environment (HLE) played a crucial role in shaping early childhood education,
particularly in fostering numeracy skills. A strong HLE was linked to better academic outcomes,
making it essential to understand its impact on kindergarten learners' early numeracy performance.
This study aimed to determine the HLE and early numeracy performance of Kindergarten learners
in Felipe E. Estella Elementary School, Masinloc District, Schools Division of Zambales, during
the School Year 2024–2025. The study employed a quantitative-descriptive design. Using
universal sampling, 119 home learning facilitators and their corresponding kindergarten learners
participated. Data were gathered using a validated researcher-designed questionnaire. The home
learning facilitators were predominantly females aged 40–49, college graduates, with two children,
cohabitant status, and a monthly family income of P20,000–P39,999, who typically spent less than
an hour daily teaching numeracy. They frequently provided learning resources, activities, sessions,
and support. Kindergarten learners demonstrated proficient numeracy skills in pattern recognition,
understanding shapes, and number recognition but showed developing skills in comparing
quantities. Significant differences in HLE were observed based on facilitators' age, sex, civil status,
monthly family income, highest educational attainment, and daily hours spent teaching numeracy,
except for the number of children. A strong positive correlation between HLE and early numeracy
performance was found. The study highlighted the pivotal role of HLE and its significant
correlation with numeracy skills development in young learners. An enhanced early numeracy
program was developed to improve both HLE and learners' performance. The findings provided a
foundation for targeted interventions to strengthen HLE practices and enhance numeracy skills in
kindergarten learners. This underscored the importance of engaging home learning facilitators and
equipping them with effective strategies for early education.
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